Yes. The only way to be released to register for classes is to attend an advising session. Even if you have a financial hold on your account or are still determining whether you will enroll next semester, you should always plan to attend advising.
Pre-registration advising appointments are typically held during a two-week period officially scheduled by the university each semester, otherwise known as the pre-registration period. Advising to register for the winter session and spring semester occurs each October, and advising to register for the summer and fall semesters occurs each March. See the university academic calendar for official dates.
Pre-registration advising is an important time of the semester during which you will meet with your faculty advisor to discuss classes for the upcoming semester, your overall academic plan, and enrichment opportunities such as internships and studying abroad.
Your academic advisor is here to help keep you on track as you work to complete a degree. An advisor helps you with course registration, schedule changes, withdrawal, and general advice regarding your educational and career goals. You should meet with your advisor during the pre-registration period to plan your next semester’s courses, typically during the middle of each semester. It is also recommended that you meet with your advisor anytime you are unsure about some aspect of your academic journey.
All CO faculty advisors’ office locations, phone numbers, and email addresses can be found in the CO Directory posted on the department’s website. If you have issues contacting your advisor, please email advising@comm.msstate.edu.
Advisors are assigned by major and concentration. You can find your advisor listed on the homepage of your myState account. If you are not assigned an advisor, please email advising@comm.msstate.edu.